Any chance in saving this moon?

[Nereaga]

I picked up this small frag from TFP yesterday. It seems to be a bit bleached/ going whitish and then it looks like tissue is fallin off. It was only $9.99 for this little guy. It was under strong Mh lighting, 400w or so. Could the lighting have been what is stressing it out?

Thanks guys!

Brad

 

[ILLiDaN]

Could have been something with there water parameters or the lighting...for the most part looks like you can bring it back

 

[Nereaga]

Thanks ILLiDaN!

That is good to hear. I have been reading and some say once a coral starts to bleach, it MAY never stop. I was just curious.

Lets hope that my pristine water condition will bring it back.

I have some more questions?

How long do you think it might take? A month? 2? Can I target feed it to help it along in its recovery? If so, what do you recommend?

Thanks in advance....

Brad

 

[N-A-S-O]

You can definitely bring that back. I've bought coral with just a piece of flesh the size of a dime and completely brought it back. If there is a spec of flesh on any coral, the question is..can you(anyone) maintain proper water parameters and lighting to successfully nurse this coral back to health.

 

[Dustin1300]

Yeah, my bet is that you can bring it back...Bought a sun coral that had three color species on it (black, yellow, and orange) all connected with just a few polyps of each....

 

[Nereaga]

I will try my best!

I have it placed on the sandbed for now. Do you think it should be higher? I have multi-levels on my rockwork for it.

Also can someone suggest something to feed it, so I can give it the best chance at recovering? OR are the Mh's enough to bring it back?

TIA guys!

Brad

 

[N-A-S-O]

The bottom is perfect, leave it there for a few weeks and make sure it has adequate flow.

 

[Nereaga]

Thank you! I will let you know how it goes!